Machinist

Innomotics • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Machinist (Shop Technician) performs precision manual machining, welding, and mechanical repair of industrial motors, generators, transformers, and rotating equipment. This experienced tradesperson independently plans and executes complex repairs, restores worn components, interprets engineering drawings, and maintains high standards of quality and safety. The role supports the Innomotics KCR Facility and requires membership in the local collective bargaining unit upon hire.

Requirements

• Experience operating manual machining equipment in an industrial repair, maintenance, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently set up and perform complex machining operations.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.
• Experience with welding and mechanical component restoration.
• Knowledge of shaft repair, bearing fits, alignment, and rotating equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to safely handle heavy components and work effectively with technicians, engineers, and supervisors.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely move heavier components using lifting equipment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, oils, and welding operations while wearing required PPE.
• Must become a member of the local collective bargaining unit upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience repairing motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, or other rotating equipment.
• Experience with large manual lathes, horizontal boring mills, rotor balancing, shaft straightening, and bearing restoration.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering, custom fixture design, and industrial rigging.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, boring mills, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Machine, repair, and restore shafts, bearing journals, housings, sleeves, bushings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, calipers, and other inspection tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Perform MIG, TIG, stick, and oxy-fuel welding, including weld buildup and component restoration.
• Conduct shaft straightening, runout inspections, balancing support, and related rotating equipment repairs.
• Design or modify tooling, fixtures, and workholding devices as needed.
• Assist with disassembly, assembly, inspection, rigging, and repair of motors, generators, transformers, and other industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas while following safety and quality requirements.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and safe work practices.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to varying repair projects and shop priorities.
• Recognize issues requiring engineering review and communicate concerns effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Matching 401(k) with immediate employer match.
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available.
• Competitive compensation and bonus based on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed